Aid experts say the massive shortfall caused by the withdrawal of US funding requires regional governments and investors to step up to the plate.
Climate Action
With long-term emissions targets in sight, Singlife is embedding sustainability deeper into its business DNA—balancing regulatory readiness with investment practicality.
With a $10 million investment, the foundation is launching Asia's first verified credit system for early coal plant retirement, backed by corporate buyers including Amazon and Mastercard.
From flood defense to heat-resistant crops, climate adaptation sectors offer scalable targets, strong margins, and double-digit growth—if investors can spot them early.
As a global non-profit, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste continues to strengthen funding for infrastructure, technology, and community initiatives, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
The life insurer is the latest addition to companies to commit to the science-based targets initiative (SBTi) in Hong Kong, a standard that guides companies to set their emission reduction targets.
China Investment Corporation has ramped up allocations to sustainable investments and sustainability-focused managers across both public and private markets, leveraging its proprietary ESG model.
The environment-focused non-profit organisation hopes to encourage more private market participation in impact investing initiatives through its deal-making.
Australian and British pension funds want the UK's National Wealth Fund to focus on higher risk net-zero industries where it can play a valuable role bridging gaps in capital markets.
The high-inflation and high-rate environment, coupled with regulations, add to asset owners’ pressure when navigating low-carbon transition investing.
Singapore attracted 250 new single family offices in 2024; Malaysia offers tax-free incentives to family offices; Telstra and Equip Super announce decision to merge; Prudential launches whitepaper on climate transition financing; and more.
A new report also says that advanced economies’ dominance of financial flows and development aid is waning, underlining the need for better international cooperation and more private investment.
